Arbitration Clause In Invoices Can Be Binding On Parties When They Acted Upon The Invoices And No Objections Were Raised: Bombay HC
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Arbitration Clause In Invoices Can Be Binding On Parties When They Acted Upon The Invoices And No Objections Were Raised: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan has observed that where the correspondence between the parties included invoices which contained an arbitration clause and the parties acted upon those invoices without protesting, then it could be deemed that the party had accepted the arbitration clause. Contentions The Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that the arbitration agreement is contained in the invoices raised by the Petitioner on the Respondent. These invoices were raised by the Petitioner on the Respondent during the period between February 2018 and June 2019 and each of the invoices contained an arbitration clause. Ltd. – 2022 SCC OnLine Bom 7807, that where the parties had acted upon the invoices and there was no denial of invoices raised by the applicant, the clause contained in the invoices which clearly stipulated a reference to arbitration, deserved to be construed as an arbitration clause.

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Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement Can Be Made Party To Dispute If Reliefs Sought Against Them Align With Those Sought Against Signatories: Calcutta HC
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Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement Can Be Made Party To Dispute If Reliefs Sought Against Them Align With Those Sought Against Signatories: Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justices Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Uday Kumar has observed that if the reliefs against the non-signatories to the arbitration agreement are in harmony with the reliefs sought against the signatories, particularly when the legal relationship between the signatories and non-signatories are on the same platform vis-a-vis the cause of action of the suit and the …

Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Veracity Of Allegations Against Settlement Agreement Cannot Be Looked Into By Court In Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has reiterated that the scope of inquiry under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, is limited to examining the prima facie existence of the arbitration agreement. It was further observed that if either party contests a prior settlement agreement, then such allegations cannot be looked into by …

Arbitration Agreement Valid Without Specifying 'Applicable Law', 'Seat' Or 'Venue' If Intent To Refer Dispute To Private Tribunal Is Clear: Calcutta HC
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Arbitration Agreement Valid Without Specifying 'Applicable Law', 'Seat' Or 'Venue' If Intent To Refer Dispute To Private Tribunal Is Clear: Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has held that for an arbitration agreement to be binding, neither the applicable law nor the seat or venue needs to be mentioned. Observations The court noted that the arbitration clause provided that if the parties were unable to resolve the disputes mutually, the disputes shall be referred to the Vice …

Award Cannot Be Set Aside When No Objections Were Raised Before Arbitrator Or Court U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
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Award Cannot Be Set Aside When No Objections Were Raised Before Arbitrator Or Court U/S 12(5) Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul held that the award cannot be set aside solely on the ground that the appointment of the Arbitrator was illegal in view of section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act when no such objections were raised before the Arbitrator or the court under section 34 of …

[A&C Act] Non-Payment Of Part Of Mutually Agreed Amount After Settlement Of Dispute Not An Arbitrable Issue Under Arbitration Agreement: Andhra Pradesh HC
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[A&C Act] Non-Payment Of Part Of Mutually Agreed Amount After Settlement Of Dispute Not An Arbitrable Issue Under Arbitration Agreement: Andhra Pradesh HC

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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the dismissal of an application filed under section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, holding that once an amount has been mutually decided by the parties, the dispute itself is resolved and no arbitrable issue remains for consideration. A Division Bench of Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari and Justice V. Srinivas pointed out …

Court Cannot Assume Jurisdiction To Appoint Arbitrator Unless Request For Reference Of Dispute Is Received By Respondent: Bombay High Court
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Court Cannot Assume Jurisdiction To Appoint Arbitrator Unless Request For Reference Of Dispute Is Received By Respondent: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice R. M. Joshi has held that compliance with Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory and that the court cannot assume jurisdiction to appoint an Arbitrator under Section 11 unless a request for a reference of dispute is received by the respondent. The present application was filed under Section …

Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court
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Issue Related To Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Cannot Be Decided Ex-Parte, Without Hearing Respondent: Delhi High Court

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A Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur held that the District Judge should not have decided the issue related to the existence of an arbitration agreement ex-parte, without calling upon the respondent to give its stand on the same. The District Judge dismissed the petition and held that the arbitration agreement contained in the …

Unilateral Appointment Clause Of Arbitrator Hinders Equal Participation Of Parties In Appointment Process: Patna High Court
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Unilateral Appointment Clause Of Arbitrator Hinders Equal Participation Of Parties In Appointment Process: Patna High Court

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The Patna High Court Bench of Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran held that a clause that allows one party to unilaterally appoint a sole arbitrator gives rise to justifiable doubts as to the independence and impartiality of the arbitrator. Further, such a unilateral clause is exclusive and hinders equal participation of the parties in the appointment process of arbitrators. It …

Substantive Objections On Validity Or Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Adjudicated By Tribunal U/S 16 Of Act: Bombay HC
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Substantive Objections On Validity Or Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Adjudicated By Tribunal U/S 16 Of Act: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan has held that substantive objections concerning the validity and existence of an arbitration agreement can be adjudicated by the Arbitral Tribunal and not by the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act. In doing so, the Arbitral Tribunal may also rule on any objections with respect to the existence or …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round Up [16th December-22nd December 2024]
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Arbitration Cases Weekly Round Up [16th December-22nd December 2024]

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Supreme Court Case Title: TARUN DHAMEJA VERSUS SUNIL DHAMEJA & ANR. The bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan dismissed the appeal filed against the Delhi High Court's decision allowing the respondent to seek clarification from the Arbitral Tribunal about whether post-award interest under Section 31 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, would be calculated on the …

[Arbitration Act] S.2(1)(f) Is Non-Derogable, Applicability Cannot Be Excluded Even By Mutual Consent Of Parties: Delhi High Court
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[Arbitration Act] S.2(1)(f) Is Non-Derogable, Applicability Cannot Be Excluded Even By Mutual Consent Of Parties: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Neena Bansal Krishna has held that section 2 of the Arbitration Act which defined the International Commercial Arbitration is a non derogable provision and its applicability cannot be excluded even by mutual consent of the parties. However, certain Sections of the Act, like S.2 which is the definition section, form the basic structure …

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC Allows Invocation Of Arbitration Clause After 10 Yrs, Says That Scope Of S.11(6) Plea Is Limited To Ascertaining Existence Of Agreement

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The Delhi High Court Bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Observation of the court: The court held that the scope of the present proceedings is confined to ascertaining the existence of the arbitration agreement. Then, the court held that since the existence …

Objections On Capacity Of Party To Initiate Arbitration Must Be Addressed Before Tribunal, Not While Appointing Arbitrator: Delhi HC
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4 months ago

Objections On Capacity Of Party To Initiate Arbitration Must Be Addressed Before Tribunal, Not While Appointing Arbitrator: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Sachin Datta has held that the objections as regards the capacity of the party to initiate arbitration is an aspect which is necessarily required to be gone into the arbitration proceedings, however, the same could not preclude the constitution of an Arbitral Tribunal. The court held that a party may raise appropriate jurisdictional/preliminary …

Pre-Requirement Of Conciliation Before Invoking Arbitration Can't Prevent Filing Of Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
4 months ago

Pre-Requirement Of Conciliation Before Invoking Arbitration Can't Prevent Filing Of Application U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad has held that pre requirement of conciliation in an arbitration clause before invoking the arbitration cannot be a bar to file an application under section 11 of the Arbitration Act seeking appointment of an Arbitrator. That disputes have arisen between the parties regarding payment of dues.,the Petitioner herein invoked Clause 17.7 …

Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024
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Arbitration Cases Monthly Digest: September 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: COX & KINGS LTD. Delhi High Court Case Title: Apex Buildsys Ltd. Vs Vadera Interiors And Exteriors and connected matter Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 956 The Delhi High Court bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar has held that objections related to the legality of an arbitrator's appointment cannot be raised in a petition seeking an extension of …

Arbitrator's Finding Based On Proper Appreciation And Interpretation Of Prevalent Conditions: Gujarat High Court Dismisses Section 37 Appeal
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Arbitrator's Finding Based On Proper Appreciation And Interpretation Of Prevalent Conditions: Gujarat High Court Dismisses Section 37 Appeal

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The Gujarat High Court division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee dismissed appeal under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 noting that arbitrator's finding was based upon the proper appreciation and interpretation of the prevalent conditions and the site inspection along with the documents on record. While the Arbitrator allowed only three …

No Need For Notice To Invoke Fresh Arbitration Where Analogous Arbitral Proceedings Going: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition
1 year ago

No Need For Notice To Invoke Fresh Arbitration Where Analogous Arbitral Proceedings Going: Delhi High Court Allows Section 11(6) Petition

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The Delhi High Court single bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri held that in cases where there are analogous arbitration proceedings related to other agreements, there is no need to invoke fresh arbitration by issuing a notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration Act. The Petitioner approached the Delhi High Court and filed a petition under Section 11 of the …

Exclusive Supervisory Jurisdiction Granted To Court Receiving First Application Under Arbitration Act, Bombay HC Limits Territorial Jurisdiction
1 year, 1 month ago

Exclusive Supervisory Jurisdiction Granted To Court Receiving First Application Under Arbitration Act, Bombay HC Limits Territorial Jurisdiction

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The Bombay High Court bench comprising Justice Neela Gokhale held that in cases where an application has been made in a court concerning an arbitration agreement, that court alone possesses jurisdiction over an application for appointment of arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Aggrieved by the same, the Petitioner filed a petition under Section 11 …

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Arbitration Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

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Supreme Court Arbitration | Awarding Claim For Loss Of Profit Without Substantial Evidence Is In Conflict With Public Policy Of India: Supreme Court Case Title: M/S UNIBROS v. ALL INDIA RADIO, ARISING OUT OF SLP NO. In allowing the plea for appointment of an arbitrator u/s 11 of the Act, a single-bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya noted that “a turning …

Differentiating Jurisprudence On Pre-Condition To Invoke Arbitration
1 year, 5 months ago

Differentiating Jurisprudence On Pre-Condition To Invoke Arbitration

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In India, it is a common trend to incorporate a pre-condition under the arbitration agreement to follow certain conditions to invoke the dispute resolution clause. Ltd. v. DLF Commercial Complexes, the Delhi High Court emphasized upon the importance of fulfillment to fulfill the pre-condition of mutual discussion before commencing arbitration. The recent observation by the Delhi High Court in Oasis …

Top 10 Arbitration Judgments [January To September 2023]
1 year, 5 months ago

Top 10 Arbitration Judgments [January To September 2023]

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In recent times, several noteworthy judgments have been rendered by the Indian Courts in matters relating to the law of arbitration in India. Prior to the 2019 amendment, Section 34 of the Arbitration Act read that "an arbitral award could be set aside by the Court only if the the party making the application furnishes proof…". In conclusion, the Supreme …

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Arbitration Proceedings Commenced Without Fulfilling The Pre-Arbitration Condition Of Negotiation
1 year, 7 months ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Arbitration Proceedings Commenced Without Fulfilling The Pre-Arbitration Condition Of Negotiation

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has stayed the arbitration proceedings that were unilaterally commenced by a party without complying/fulfilling the pre-condition of negotiation as mandated by the terms of the agreement between the parties. The bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan observed that when the dispute resolution clause in the agreement mandates the parties to explore negotiation before resorting to …

Finding Of The Tribunal Regarding The Existence Of The Arbitration Agreement Should Not Be Interfered With Unless It Is Manifestly Clear That There Was No Agreement: Calcutta High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Finding Of The Tribunal Regarding The Existence Of The Arbitration Agreement Should Not Be Interfered With Unless It Is Manifestly Clear That There Was No Agreement: Calcutta High Court

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The High Court of Calcutta has held the Courts, while exercising powers under Section 48 of the A&C Act, cannot re-appreciate the evidence or substitute its view with that of the arbitral tribunal. : the respondent contended that the petitioner has not filed, with the arbitration award, a copy of the original arbitration agreement, therefore, the enforcement should be refused …

Clause Making Arbitration An Option For Resolution Of Dispute Is Not A Valid Arbitration Agreement: Calcutta High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Clause Making Arbitration An Option For Resolution Of Dispute Is Not A Valid Arbitration Agreement: Calcutta High Court

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The High Court of Calcutta has held that a clause in an agreement that merely provides for a possibility of arbitration is not a binding arbitration agreement. The bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf held that a clause which provides for resolution of dispute either by way of litigation or arbitration cannot be held to be a binding arbitration agreement …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 14 To 20 May, 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 14 To 20 May, 2023

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Supreme Court: Referral Court Has Duty To Conclusively Decide Issue Of ‘Existence & Validity Of Arbitration Agreement’ Raised At Pre-Referral Stage: Supreme Court Case Title: Magic Eye Developers Pvt. High Courts: Calcutta High Court: Arbitration: Calcutta High Court Allows S. 11 Application Being Consolidated Claim Under Different Purchase Orders Linked To A Single Main Contract Case Title: Godrej & Boyce …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 02 To April 08, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: April 02 To April 08, 2023

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Bombay High Court: Limited Remedy Available Under S. 34 Of A&C Act Against Award Of Compensation Under NHA, Is Not A Ground To Invoke HC’s Writ Jurisdiction: Bombay High Court Case Title: M/s Omanand Industries & Anr. Calcutta High Court: Facilitation Council Has Exclusive Jurisdiction To Arbitrate Claims After The Supplier’s Registration Under The MSMED Act: Calcutta High Court Case …

Court May Decline To Refer Parties To Arbitration If Dispute Doesn’t Correlate To Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court Reiterates
1 year, 11 months ago

Court May Decline To Refer Parties To Arbitration If Dispute Doesn’t Correlate To Arbitration Agreement: Delhi High Court Reiterates

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that mere existence of an arbitration agreement or arbitration clause would not be sufficient to refer the parties to arbitration and that even in the presence of an arbitration agreement, the court may decline to refer the parties to arbitration if the dispute does not correlate to the said agreement. The bench of Justice …

Arbitration Clause Can Be Invoked By Assignee Of Rights Under Contract: Bombay High Court
2 years ago

Arbitration Clause Can Be Invoked By Assignee Of Rights Under Contract: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that an arbitration agreement is assignable, just as any other contract, and where the obligations and rights under an Agreement, containing an arbitration clause, are assigned in favour of an assignee, the remedy of arbitration would also stand assigned in its favour. The applicant, Siemens, submitted before the Court that the Rental Agreement executed …

Clause Captioned As “Arbitration”, Doesn’t Conclusively Imply Mandatory Nature Of Arbitration: Bombay High Court
2 years ago

Clause Captioned As “Arbitration”, Doesn’t Conclusively Imply Mandatory Nature Of Arbitration: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that the use of the word ‘can’ in the relevant clause has the effect of qualifying Arbitration as a mode of settlement, and the mere fact that a particular clause is captioned as “Arbitration”, does not conclusively imply the mandatory nature of arbitration when the option is left to the parties to settle their …

Agreement To Explore Conciliation Before Arbitration, Only Directory In Nature: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Agreement To Explore Conciliation Before Arbitration, Only Directory In Nature: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the agreement between the parties to explore conciliation before resorting to arbitration, is not mandatory in nature. The respondent, NHIDCL, submitted before the High Court that the petition was not maintainable since under the Dispute Resolution Clause, the parties had specifically agreed to explore conciliation before resorting to arbitration. “Though Article 26.2 clearly …

Arbitral Reference Can’t Be Made Mechanically Under Section 8, If Some Parties To Suit Are Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Arbitral Reference Can’t Be Made Mechanically Under Section 8, If Some Parties To Suit Are Non-Signatories To Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that if the plaintiff seeks relief in a suit against parties, some of whom are not signatories to the arbitration agreement, the matter cannot be mechanically referred to arbitration under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The Court took note that the Long Form Agreement, containing the arbitration clause, was signed …

PO, Though Not Having Arbitartion Clause, Intrinsically Linked To Main Agreement, Dispute Arbitrable: Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

PO, Though Not Having Arbitartion Clause, Intrinsically Linked To Main Agreement, Dispute Arbitrable: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the parties would be governed by the arbitration clause contained in the Contract, even though the arbitration clause is not specifically incorporated in the purchase orders. Thus, the Court concluded that the parties would be governed by the arbitration clause contained in the Contract, even though an arbitration clause was not specifically incorporated …

Correspondence Between Parties Cannot Overrule Clear Intention Under Agreement Providing For Optional Arbitration: Bombay High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Correspondence Between Parties Cannot Overrule Clear Intention Under Agreement Providing For Optional Arbitration: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that where a clause stipulated that the parties ‘may’ be referred to arbitration, the said clause does not constitute an arbitration agreement, despite the fact that the clause conferred a binding nature upon the decision of the Arbitrator. After certain disputes arose between the parties under the Master Service Agreement, the petitioner invoked the …

Mere Reference To Proposal Containing An Arbitration Clause, Unilaterally Signed By One Party, Would Not Amount To An Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Mere Reference To Proposal Containing An Arbitration Clause, Unilaterally Signed By One Party, Would Not Amount To An Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that in an agreement executed by both the parties which contains independent terms and conditions, a mere reference to a proposal containing an arbitration clause which was unilaterally signed by one party, would not amount to an arbitration agreement coming into existence between the parties. The petitioner argued that the said proposal containing an …

Arbitration Clause, Effect Of Novation; Can't Be Decided Under Section 11 Of A&C Act: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Arbitration Clause, Effect Of Novation; Can't Be Decided Under Section 11 Of A&C Act: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the issue whether an agreement containing an arbitration clause stood novated with the execution of a second agreement and thus, the arbitration agreement between the parties was not subsisting, cannot be decided at the stage of reference to arbitration under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, since it involves a …

Would Subsequent Agreement Cover Past Transactions ? Arbitrator To Decide: Delhi High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Would Subsequent Agreement Cover Past Transactions ? Arbitrator To Decide: Delhi High Court

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The High Court of Delhi has held that while exercising jurisdiction under Section 11 of the A&C Act, the High Court cannot examine an issue as to whether the arbitration clause in a subsequent agreement would govern past transactions of similar nature as it requires detailed consideration of clauses and surrounding circumstances. The Court held that the petitioner has notified …

Arbitration Clause Has To Be Given Effect Even If It Does Not Expressly State That Decision Of Arbitrator Is Final & Binding On Parties: Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Arbitration Clause Has To Be Given Effect Even If It Does Not Expressly State That Decision Of Arbitrator Is Final & Binding On Parties: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that an arbitration clause has to be given effect even if it does not expressly state that the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties.The deficiency of words in agreement which otherwise fortifies the intention of the parties to arbitrate their disputes, cannot legitimise the annulment of arbitration clause, the. The …

Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Presumed If No Denial Is Made In The Reply: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Existence Of Arbitration Agreement Can Be Presumed If No Denial Is Made In The Reply: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has held that the words "statements of claim and defence" under Section 7 of the A&C Act are to be given wider interpretation and reply to a notice of arbitration falls within the section. The respondent vide its reply dated 15.05.2020 denied its liability to pay any due amount to the petitioner, however, it did not …

Implicitly Admitted Liability Does Not Prevent Reference Of Dispute To Arbitration If Arbitration Agreement Exists: Bombay High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Implicitly Admitted Liability Does Not Prevent Reference Of Dispute To Arbitration If Arbitration Agreement Exists: Bombay High Court

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Observing that a judicial authority must make a reference to arbitration if even a semblance of dispute exists between two parties who have an arbitration agreement, the Bombay High Court has held that impliedly admitted liability cannot prevent reference of dispute to arbitration. The court relied on Bombay HC judgment in ION Exchange Ltd. v. MSK Projects Ltd. and changes …

Arbitration Clause Can Be Invoked Against Disputes Under Another Agreement, If Both Agreements Form One Composite Transaction: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Arbitration Clause Can Be Invoked Against Disputes Under Another Agreement, If Both Agreements Form One Composite Transaction: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a party can invoke the Arbitration Clause contained in an agreement with respect to the disputes arising with a third party under another agreement, if both the agreements refer to each other and form one composite transaction. The petitioner M/s Bestpay Solutions Private Limited submitted before the High Court that the respondent in …

Invocation Of Arbitration Has To Be In Clear Terms; Merely Stating Claims Would Not Suffice: Bombay High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Invocation Of Arbitration Has To Be In Clear Terms; Merely Stating Claims Would Not Suffice: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that invocation of arbitration has to be in clear terms, as specified in Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and that a mere reference to the claims and disputes sought to be raised by a party, and the existence of an arbitration clause, would not itself mean that arbitration has been …

A Party Is Not Entitled To Invoke The Arbitration Clause After Signing The Discharge Voucher Without Any Protest Or Demur: Gujarat High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

A Party Is Not Entitled To Invoke The Arbitration Clause After Signing The Discharge Voucher Without Any Protest Or Demur: Gujarat High Court

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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that a party is not entitled to invoke the arbitration clause after it had signed the discharge voucher without any protest or demur, since no arbitrable dispute could be said to subsist. The Court observed that the petitioner had executed a discharge voucher at the time of receiving the said amount under the insurance …

Tax Invoices Containing Reference To Arbitration, Does Not Constitute An Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Tax Invoices Containing Reference To Arbitration, Does Not Constitute An Arbitration Agreement: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that acceptance of tax invoices by the opposite party, containing a reference to arbitration, does not lead to the presumption that an arbitration agreement exists between the parties. The respondent S N Engineering Services Pvt Ltd issued purchase orders to the Applicant Concrete Additives and Chemicals Pvt Ltd. After a dispute arose between the …

Mere Use Of Word 'Arbitration' In Agreement Clause Heading Would Not Infer Existence Of Agreement Between Parties To Resolve Disputes Through Arbitration: Delhi HC
2 years, 11 months ago

Mere Use Of Word 'Arbitration' In Agreement Clause Heading Would Not Infer Existence Of Agreement Between Parties To Resolve Disputes Through Arbitration: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has observed that the mere use of word 'Arbitration' in the heading in the Clause of Agreement would not lead to the inference that there exists an agreement between such parties seeking resolution of disputes through arbitration.Justice Mukta Gupta referred to a 2014 decision of the Delhi High Court in Avant Garde Clean Room & Engg. …

What Constitutes 'Dispute' Under Arbitration & Conciliation Act? Madhya Pradesh High Court Explains
3 years, 1 month ago

What Constitutes 'Dispute' Under Arbitration & Conciliation Act? Madhya Pradesh High Court Explains

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Surprised over the fact that the word 'Dispute' is not defined under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 even though its object is to "resolve disputes" between rival parties, the Madhya Pradesh High Court explained as to what may constitute a 'dispute' for the purpose of invocation of the provisions contained in the Act. Findings The Court however held that …

Arbitration Court Reckoner :August-October 2021 (Part 2)
3 years, 2 months ago

Arbitration Court Reckoner :August-October 2021 (Part 2)

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This is the second part of the article. Section 31 No scope for adding pre-award interest into the principal amount for calculating post-award interest by applying Section 31 of the Act when the Tribunal has only awarded post-award interest on principal sum In Overeas Drilling Limited v Directorate General Of Hydrocarbons Of India High Court of Delhi was dealing with …

Arbitration Court Reckoner : June & July 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

Arbitration Court Reckoner : June & July 2021

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By way of the present column, an attempt is made to briefly review the salutary judgments pronounced by the Courts in the months of June & July 2021 under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 7 Non-filing of any reply/objection despite service of notice of S. 11 petition would constitute acceptance of existence of arbitration agreement In Swastik Pipe …

Arbitration Court Reckoner : February 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

Arbitration Court Reckoner : February 2021

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By way of the present column, an attempt is made to briefly review the salutary judgments pronounced by the Courts in the month of February 2021 under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Section 9 Court required to mould relief to secure claim of applicant in arbitral proceedings where Respondent has no assets at all or its assets are fully …

Arbitration Court Reckoner : August 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Arbitration Court Reckoner : August 2020

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By way of the present column, an attempt is made to briefly review the salutary judgments pronounced by the Courts in the month of August 2020 under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Test of Emergent Necessity for grant of relief under S. 9 In Avantha Holdings Ltd. v Vistra ITC India Ltd. High Court of Delhi held that the …

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